How to spot a REAL DeMellier Vancouver

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I’m ISO a DeMellier Vancouver in black. Sadly I’ve seen a lot of fakes. I’ve owned two real bags, but bought a fake one on accident. I wanted to help others who are new to the brand spot fakes. Brown bag is REAL and is what is “for sale”. Black is fake and is NOT for sale, but for comparison. The clasp of the fake that I bought had a magnetic closure. Real ones will clasp, and do NOT have a magnet. Sellers of fakes are catching on and still calling it a clasp. It’s most obvious spotting these types of fakes by the metal square piece that the top piece clasps into. Should be smooth, not bumpy like the black bag I have pictured. Recommend requesting a photo of the interior hardware with the clasp open. Clasp Update! Now there are fakes with a smooth interior clasp. A posher reached out and just got scammed buying a smooth clasp fake. I’ve also spotted some listed. 🤦🏻‍♀️ Logo is off as the clearest giveaway. See my photos. Hardware on handles of fakes stick out too far. Be VERY suspect of "new" bags without a strap attached! The square shaped hardware holding the strap on the fakes sticks up higher, and is slightly more rectangular. Keep an eye out on the dust bags too. The letter “E” is a giveaway in spotting a fake. Not eager to let my bag go, hence the price. This is mostly an announcement to help others. Currently, the majority of DeMellier bags on Posh are fake. Scammers keep creating new accounts. Please report them. Hopefully things will change. ❤️

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Comments (117)

darcimom2Omg wow, this was so eye opening, and I had no idea how many fakes are on Posh… yesterday I went town a rabbit hole and sent in so many Reports on here… it’s bad..thanks for saving me hard earned money

Aug 15Reply

robinle36Thank you for this! I mistakenly bought a fake Polene on a different site and it has been frustrating to get any type of support through that platform. It looked ok when I first got it and approved it ( I shouldn’t have) and now that site will do nothing to help. I ended up getting an authentication and thought that would help my case, but no. I reported it, but it’s all on me and they don’t stand by their commitment outside of the 48-hour approval period. This was super helpful!

Sep 28Reply

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meggie17736Love this! Been warning people when I see posts. Those replica sites are making it hard to find good deals on real bags.

Mar 10Reply

kellylwarner@meggie17736 thank you! 😊 As a buyer, it’s been frustrating seeing resale platforms get flooded with fakes. Posh has been slow on removal, even with reporting. Hope this can protect some people from making the same mistake I did. (Thankfully I got my money back, but still)

Mar 10Reply

strawberryacidThanks a ton!

Mar 10Reply

kellylwarner@strawberryacid you’re welcome! Glad this helped 😊

Mar 10Reply

luxfinderVery detailed and helpful!! Great work!!

Mar 11Reply

blue_cannton@kellylwarner I have noticed there are several fakes currently for sale on poshmark! After reading your post I ran to check my DeMellier for authenticity and thankfully it was authentic. I’m so glad you are sharing this information. I don’t think it’s a bad thing to sell a dupe/fake on platforms such as this but it needs to be advertised as such.

Mar 17Reply

kellylwarner@kpeterson252525 glad it helped. I emailed Posh support about the problem with fakes, and they told me to stop engaging in comments on the fakes. Yet, nothing has been done. :(

Mar 22Reply

kellylwarnerEmail...We understand your concerns and frustrations regarding listings that do not meet our guidelines. Our Moderation Team is working hard to proactively reach out to users who are violating our selling guidelines, in addition to reviewing and investigating all reported listings. Please rest assured, that our team will investigate this matter and take the appropriate actions. In the meantime, we ask that you do not engage with the listing(s) or with the user(s).

Mar 22Reply

kpeterson252525@kellylwarner wtf?! That is insane they told you to stop— your post & comments are what helped stop me from buying MULTIPLE fakes

Mar 22Reply

kpeterson252525@kellylwarner almost all of the listings right now are fakes….!!!

Mar 22Reply

kellylwarner@kpeterson252525 for real. That email was sent to me 11 days ago, and not a single one that I've reported has been taken down.

Mar 22Reply

kpeterson252525@kellylwarner I just reported them all too!! Maybe that’ll help.. maybe 😩

Mar 22Reply

kellylwarner@kpeterson252525 Yes, it's absolutely out of control. I've even considered emailing DeMellier so they are aware. Please report, and keep trying.

Mar 22Reply

kpeterson252525@kellylwarner someone must have recently gotten a shipment from DHgate 😂

Mar 22Reply

poshyogibabe@kellylwarner If I post a link to a DeMellier bag I’m considering, could you let me know if it’s real?

Mar 23Reply

kellylwarner@poshyogibabe sure. I’ll just tag you back on this thread.

Mar 23Reply

kellylwarner@jennzupcycle so glad this helped you!!! 😊

Mar 25Reply

annyaapakovaHello! Would you be interested in selling the brown bag shown in the photo?

Mar 30Reply

annyaapakovaCan I make an offer on this post for the brown bag shown in the photo?

Mar 31Reply

kellylwarner@annyaapakova thanks for your interest. This color/texture is retired, and I wear it a lot. I’m not quite sure what my number is, but would more than retail. My main purpose of this post is letting people know what to look for in a real bag. I’m ISO this bag in black, and the fakes posted were out of control. Would love a tag on this bag in black. 😊 I had a navy one, but I already sold it.

Mar 31Reply

katethegr81that's really so sad. I too was looking and keep coming across fakes on here. it's unfortunate.

Apr 05Reply

adwoa1978Appreciate you 🙏🏾

Apr 17Reply

actu_allyThanks for this!! Also that croc bag is to die for 😍😍

Apr 22Reply

blue_canntonWell I must retract part of my comment, I recently read Poshmark rules on what you can and cat sell and fakes/dupes are NOT allowed! Even if you identify it as such you are still using the company name which is trademarked.

Apr 23Reply

htransformationThank you. Super helpful and appreciate the effort you made to share this info with us. All good things to you.

May 14Reply

lrclothingsThis is really helpful! I have been looking for a taupe one on PM and there are a ton of fake!

May 16Reply

fccandles@kellylwarner man!! As a buyer of all things beautiful.. this is a new brand for me. I just bought one and am skeptical. May I tag you? Xoxo Kim

Jun 19Reply

fccandles@kellylwarner I cancelled .. it’s fake 🤨 I appreciate your post!! Thank you!

Jun 19Reply

kellylwarner@fccandles, sadly SO many fakes here on Posh. Really wish the platform would do more. I was asked to stop commenting on the fake postings. My hope with this post is to help others. Glad it was a help to you.

Jun 19Reply

fccandles@kellylwarner I just don’t think people know enough about this brand and therefore they don’t question anything. Thanks again I’m still on the hunt. Have a good one.

Jun 19Reply

kellylwarner@fccandles, best wishes on your search. There have been two recent posts that look authentic. One seller only has one item posted, which I'm always cautious about, but her photos look legit. See @cstone041798 and @philippafranc

Jun 19Reply

cstone041798@kellylwarner Thank you!! Mine is definitely authentic!!🥰

Jun 19Reply

philippafranc@kellylwarner thank you for this thread. Mine is definitely authentic and I didn’t know there were fakes of Demillier out there 😞 I love this label. I hate that Poshmark will only authenticate items over $500 because I like to price my items fairly and accurately and this particular purse I’m selling can be purchased new for $530.

Jun 19Reply

kellylwarnerLooks like @luxfinder has a real one as well.

Jun 19Reply

luxfinder@kellylwarner Thank you !

Jun 19Reply

kellylwarnerAlso see @thestorehaus closet. Looks like they also have an authentic DeMellier Vancouver.

Jun 19Reply

thestorehaus@kellylwarner yes! Thank you, 100% authentic. It was the icon collab :) I’ve noticed several fakes as well and also with polene

Jun 19Reply

kellylwarner@thestorehaus you're welcome! Best wishes on your sale. Yes, I've noticed a lot of Polene and Tory Burch fakes too :(

Jun 19Reply

fccandles@kellylwarner thank you for the tags! I will visit each and everyone xoxo

Jun 20Reply

fccandles@thestorehaus I’m not seeing?? Did o miss it?

Jun 20Reply

thestorehaus@fccandles no! It’s in my closet, just catorgorize it to bags :) it’s a model photo for the first photo

Jun 20Reply

sabirahoothank you so much, because of this I was able to spot that i bought a fake right here on Poshmark. I'm so sad and I hope Poshmark is speedy in resolving. So far no response :(. Lesson learned

Jun 22Reply

kellylwarner@thestorehaus @luxfinder I just used a screen shot of a closeup logo example from each of your closets. Please let me know if that’s ok. The fakes are getting better. Think I just spotted some with a smoother interior clasp but the logo was off. I hope these close ups of your real bags in different leather textures might help others.

Jun 23Reply

kellylwarner@sabirahoo I’m glad my post helped you, but so sorry to hear that. Really hope Poshmark will make this right for you. I love shopping on Posh, and sincerely hope they find a way to crack down on this ongoing issue.

Jun 23Reply

sabirahoo@kellylwarner yes my fake had the smooth clasp but the logo was the giveaway! Thank you again.

Jun 23Reply

kellylwarner@sabirahoo thank you for this information! I’ve suspected this for awhile now and updated my post. Would you be willing to upload a photo of the clasp with logo visible? There is a way to add an item to your closet as, not for sale. I’d love to screen shot it to help others. I could tag you once I have the screen shot. Thanks for considering. ❤️

Jun 23Reply

catherinehelms@kellylwarner thanks so much for sharing this post. I just purchased a DeMellier bag tonight on PM and now I’m worried it may be a fake but I’m not entirely sure. Would you mind taking a look and giving me your opinion? Just purchased from @jlilly56

Jul 11Reply

kellylwarner@catherinehelms if she purchased it from the website like stated, could you ask for a screen shot of the receipt? Hard to tell for certain, based on the photos listed. The price is sus. I’d like to see a close up of the logo on the front of the bag, and especially the inside of the open clasp.

Jul 11Reply

catherinehelms@kellylwarner thanks so much for your input. Great tip! I’ll reach out to seller.

Jul 11Reply

kellylwarner@catherinehelms hope it turns out authentic. Wish I could tell you for sure, one way or the other. Best wishes!

Jul 11Reply

kellylwarner@catherinehelms one other idea too, if you’re still unsure after it arrives, maybe you could take closeup photos of the hardware and logo, and email them directly to DeMellier. Their customer service was excellent when I used it a couple of years ago.

Jul 11Reply

catherinehelms@kellylwarner thank you very much! Fingers crossed it’s authentic. If I don’t hear back from the seller, I’ll absolutely reach out to demellier and keep you posted!

Jul 11Reply

kellylwarner@catherinehelms would love to know how it all turns out 😊

Jul 11Reply

catherinehelms@kellylwarner seller was able to provide screenshots of receipt and pictures of front logo + inside clasp. I think I’m in the clear!

Jul 11Reply

kellylwarner@catherinehelms congrats on a great find!!! So happy for you 🎉

Jul 11Reply

mrao27@kellylwarner thanks for this post! I just went through my likes and there were definitely a ton of fakes that I reported. The top handle clasps are what did it for a lot of the current listings. I think a big indicator is also the price for a NWT item. If it is like 50% below MRSP for a brand new item, its probably a fake. Please do a post for the other styles!!

Jul 19Reply

adornmentrescueThank you so much for sharing this!

Aug 01Reply

shannonhogan508I think I just accidentally purchased a fake and as soon as I get home I'm going to compare it to my authentic bag I purchased from Nordstrom and then report the seller if needed. Thanks for posting this.

Aug 08Reply

mrsk728Hi! Can you tell me if this one is authentic? https://posh.mk/PIfdhKS7ECb

Aug 29Reply

kellylwarner@mrsk728, If it's fake, it's one of the better ones. But it's not a clear yes for me either. I'd ask to see the hardware on the straps, and possibly a receipt.

Aug 29Reply

mrsk728@kellylwarner oh man. I am terrified to buy one off of here.

Aug 30Reply

kellylwarner@mrsk728, I understand and I even have a real one to compare it to for backup. One option, if you buy one and think it's fake, maybe you could send pictures to DeMellier customer service and ask, then open a return on Posh. But that could take time. I wish Posh would do better limiting fakes. I'm no longer allowed to comment on fake posts, I was just told to report them. :(

Aug 30Reply

mrsk728@kellylwarner good idea. I can’t thank you enough for your help. This post is so valuable. I didn’t even think that this brand would have fakes and I probably would have bought one without a second thought. You’re really helping out so much.

Aug 30Reply

kellylwarner@mrsk728 so glad you found this helpful! I was heartbroken when my fake arrived (from another platform). Was grateful that I could prove it and get my money back. So when the fakes started turning up here in large numbers, I reported them and emailed Posh directly about the problem. When things didn't change I decided to create this post to help others.

Aug 30Reply

colekcoleThank you👊

Oct 02Reply

drmac1990Thank you for taking the time to make this post!

Oct 09Reply

drmac1990Thank you so much! This was SO helpful!

Oct 12Reply

robbinjohnson24Thank you so much ❣️❣️

Nov 08Reply

elaineandkermitReally helpful! I appreciate this very much!

Dec 05Reply

ezrasmommySo helpful! Thank youuuu

Dec 19Reply

persiandoll311I noticed how many are on here of this particular bag ....all the same few pics all update around the same time w one or two items....it would seem so obvious at the same time but it's not ...God sooooo many of them, thank you for this as I really want this particular one and one slightly larger .... 💕

Jan 02Reply

bab3morenoThank You so much for this! I’ll be purchasing directly from the website. You saved me ♥️

Jan 19Reply

anitamotwani68Thanks!!

Jan 23Reply

mariadelphiSo helpful! Thanks!

Jan 25Reply

dianec342Thank you!!!

Feb 08Reply

posh0626Thank you for the information!

Feb 13Reply

hollylightlyThank you for this!

Feb 15Reply

katherine_autThanks for posting!!!! I didn’t even realize they were making fakes. 😒

Feb 18Reply

nanajunkinThank you so much!! I have just found out about this brand and I love it!! But I bought a counterfeit Louis Vuitton never full on this site and was given a full refund for it and you are very right?! It looks so real. I am looking for real on one of these bags and I feel after reading your comment I won’t get a fake! Ty again!! 💜

Feb 27Reply

nikolettttaThank you! You helped A LOT!!!!

Feb 27Reply

baby14993Thank you!

Mar 13Reply

matveevtThank you!!!

Mar 19Reply

abjay19@kellylwarner hello. Are you still in need of this bag? I have an original (bought directly from the Demellier site) that I don’t get to use much.

Mar 27Reply

juliakhan609@abjay19 hi! I just mistakenly bought a fake. I am in the market…if Posh refunds me that is

Apr 02Reply

juliakhan609Ugh thanks for this. After accepting an order without fully examining I now realize I JUST GOT DUPED. Mine is a FAKE. I can tell by some of your giveaways and besides - it smells like plastic not leather!!!!!! Aaaargh. I’ve contacted Poshmark. Hopefully they resolve this.

Apr 02Reply

kathyleijerThank you for your post !!!

Apr 06Reply

lucy491572Thank you!! Did you find a real one? I’ve been searching too and can’t find one.

May 24Reply

laurakamp05thank-you for sharing this information!!

Jun 07Reply

alg35708So helpful!! Thanks for doing this

Jun 18Reply

soloannThank you very much! Wish to have the same for other brands too ❤️

Jun 28Reply

katiecvvThank you for this!

Jul 08Reply

ilove2shop2809Girl thanks sooooooo much for posting this

Aug 03Reply

hannahdavis774Another way to tell a fake is if the parallel line clasp is made up of one solid piece of metal instead of two.

Aug 17Reply

sswillardthank you for this! I'm new to the brand! I also recommend the usual look through the sellers info: many have 1 or 2 listings, no shares, and hundreds or even thousands of followers

Aug 20Reply

stacy12pThank you so much!! you are the best for putting this out.

Aug 31Reply

lindsayw235would you be able to tell me if the one I just bought on here is fake?? it doesn't have any of the fake qualities you listed in your pictures but the price was too good to be true

Oct 21Reply

shopvintagesThis is great! Thank you for taking the time to do this!! @poshmark this would be a great idea for community outreach ... maybe doing posts like these in the luxury closet would benefit the entire community ??

Feb 01Reply

ds906@meggie17736 Thanks for warning buyers! I’m sure I have a fake bc the metal behind the clasp is textured, not shiny. Other than that, every “E” is the right size, on bag and dust bag. But the textured metal on the back side of the arrow clasp is wrong. ☹️ Also the bag itself smells fine but the strap smells perfumey and I’m terribly allergic to scents. Oh well, live and learn. Again, thank you!! ♥️

Feb 02Reply

ds906@philippafranc Mibe is definitely fake. ☹️

Feb 02Reply

ds906Yes, definitely I got a fake. My keeper is like the fake one, although they did get the @E” right. ☹️

Feb 02Reply

eveliamendez14Thank you❤️

Feb 25Reply

sarahislHi Kelly thanks so much for doing this. I was looking at this bag (see link) and can't figure out if it's fake. It seems to have the correct logo proportion but hard to tell. Thoughts?Im hesitant to buy after reading your post. It's this listing: https://posh.mk/iRNHvaMgwRb

Mar 06Reply

ds906Thank you!! I did, in fact, purchase a fake Vancouver bag, but when I called her on it she cancelled. This is so very helpful!!

Mar 19Reply

guitarplayer515Hello, I'm not sure if this is allowed but @kellylwarner would you be willing to look at a DeMellier bag to check for authenticity? I already bought it because the seller claimed it was authentic but the more I look at it the more I worry it is not legit. The listing is under santi0726 with the title "DeMellier Dark Brown Leather Tote Bag" This is the link as well: https://poshmark.com/listing/DeMellier-Dark-Brown-Leather-Tote-Bag-6875d322f59cc4f3c0fd7073 Thank you!

Jul 28Reply

charhinksonThank you for all of this information. Very helpful.

Oct 12Reply

cheeriosnglossI own real ones and you did a GREAT job helping people find the fakes ...SO MANY ON HERE

Nov 26Reply

robbinjohnson24Thank you so much 😊

Jan 01Reply

lpenhallegonWowwwww thank you for this info! Love the post

Feb 17Reply

shaninmassThank you!!!

Mar 02Reply

jgajewskiSo many fakes of so many brands on here. It’s so annoying. When I can’t tell by the photos but can smell and feel the “fake” right when I open the package my heart sinks. Another case and more time wasted. Funds being tied up while I wait for a label from posh so I can wait even longer for the new GROUND shipping to hopefully take it back to a not fake address. (Ask me how I know😭😤) Thank you for this post. I did a few in my closet about McQueen.

Mar 08Reply

rachelgeraci632Appreciate you! Instant follow. I’ve been looking for a new bag- specifically DeMellier Vancouver in black and have bee sitting here comparing to the photos of the real one. I wish there was something they could do to cut down on fakes, it makes me hesitate so hard on purchasing anything

Mar 27Reply